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Points Talk®: Your Travel Dreams, Made Possible by Points

Points Talk Squad
Credit Card Points
Points and Miles
Hyatt
Travel
Family Travel
Southwest Airlines
Travel Hacking
Japan
Chase Ultimate Rewards
Hawaii
Maldives
Travel Tips
London
Travel Planning
Capital One Venture X
Costa Rica
Credit Card Rewards
Paris
IHG
Credit Cards

Are you tired of not being able to travel because it's just so expensive? Do finances keep you from your dream destinations and making memories with your family? In this podcast, we show you how you can fulfill that dream of traveling without spending more money. We've earned millions of credit card points to travel all over the world and take our families on amazing vacations. Vacations to Hawaii... more

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Latest Episodes

What are Avios and why should you care about them? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad is joined by points expert Devon Gimbel of Point Me to First Class to break down everything you need to know about Avios. You'll learn how these points work, ho... more

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How did Jess use points and miles to plan her family trip to Italy? In this episode, Jess shares how she planned a trip to Milan, Lake Como, and the Dolomites with her family. She walks through how she booked flights and accommodations using points, ... more

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Are airline co-branded credit cards worth keeping alongside flexible points currencies? In this episode, Alex, Jess, and Pam break down the features, perks, and earning potential of popular airline cards, highlighting which ones deliver real value fo... more

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What's changed in Hyatt's award chart and how is it affecting travelers? In this episode, the Points Talk Squad breaks down the recent Hyatt devaluation and what it means for points redemptions. You'll hear their first impressions of the program afte... more

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Recent Guests

Devon Gimbel
Avios expert; guest on the show
Point Me to First Class
Episode: 192. Everything You Need to Know About Avios Points with Devon Gimbel
Lisa Jarvis
Travel insurance expert and founder of chasingmemories.co
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Episode: 183. Travel Insurance and What to Do When Travel Goes Wrong with Lisa Jarvis
Traci Jennings
Copy Editor leading the Would You Rather questions
Episode: 171. Would You Rather: Family Travel Edition
Gunnar Olson
Thrifty Traveler team member who specializes in points and miles.
Thrifty Traveler
Episode: 163. Booking Award Travel and Business Class Deals with Thrifty Traveler
Kyle Potter
Thrifty Traveler team member focusing on finding flight deals.
Thrifty Traveler
Episode: 163. Booking Award Travel and Business Class Deals with Thrifty Traveler
Megan Candela
Digital business manager and traveler
Episode: 94. She Booked A Trip To The Olympics: 3 Kids And 2 Weeks Across Europe on Points and Miles!
Stephanie Price
Mom of two who has successfully navigated the Points and Miles game
Episode: 76. Travel Like a Pro: Stephanie's Journey from Points Beginner to Award Travel Guru
Devan Sullivan
Recently returned from her dream Around the World Honeymoon.
Point Sisters on Instagram
Episode: 70. Honeymoon on Points: Devan's Around the World Honeymoon
Rob Dulgarian
A father of five and points and miles travel enthusiast
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Episode: 65. Unlocking Paradise: How Points Made Costa Rica Affordable for a Family of Seven

Hosts

Alex, Pam, Jess, Megan
Primary hosts of the show, with recurring segments and hands-on experience coordinating family travel on points.
Alex Johnson
One of the long-running hosts specializing in travel optimizations and point strategies.
Pamela (Pam) Smith
Co-host and frequent organizer; often drives insights on family travel planning and card strategies.
Jess Carter
Co-host focusing on user-friendly explanations and practical tips for families using points.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Excellent Resource

    These ladies are a wealth of knowledge about using points and miles to reduce travel costs, and leveraging credit card benefits.

    Audible
    5
    Becca F
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thankful for PTS & the Tips Allowing Us to Travel Again with our Littles!

    Having our first baby during the pandemic halted what used to be one of our favorite hobbies - traveling. Since then the cost of travel & the increased stress of traveling with Littles has limited how much we can travel, but finding PTS and starting this new hobbies is helping our family enjoy more adventures together finally & I’m so thankful!

    Audible
    5
    KN
    United Statesa month ago
  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Travel Hacking Podcast Ever!

    If you're even slightly interested in learning about points and miles, this is the podcast you need to listen to! The hosts do an incredible job breaking down what can seem like a confusing hobby into something easy to understand and actually use.Because of everything I've learned from this podcast, my family has been able to travel all over the world in ways that never would have been possible for us otherwise. We've saved thousands of dollars and created memories we'll cherish forever—all than... more

    Audible
    5
    photoguardian
    United Statesa month ago
  • I love this podcast! This is where I started learning about travel hacking over 2 years ago. I still listen every week! Because of Points Talk Squad, I am about to take a nearly free trip to Maldives and Japan! They teach you everything and give real lofe experiences from their own trips to help give ideas of ways to redeem your points for so much more value than the credit card travel portal! This is my go to podcast.

    Podchaser
    5
    parker.liz.m
    a month ago
  • Thank you

    Thank you guys for that complicated review of that complicated Bilt ecosystem. Yall just single handedly insured that I will never apply for that nonsense. Great show

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ShinarJSB
    United States3 months ago

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Positive, uplifting, and easy to follow with real-world results.
A great resource for families new to points and miles; highly actionable.
Loved these moms—friendly, practical, and genuine.
Very actionable tips for families; keeps travel simple and doable.
Audience loves the relatable hosts and clear teaching style.

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Talking Points

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191. Italy on Points: Jess's Family Trip to Lake Como and the Dolomites
Q: Jess, we want to hear all about how you got there, where you stayed. First up, tell us about the flights.
Jess explains booking flights from Houston to Milan using Flying Blue and KLM miles, with a layover in Amsterdam and a total of 29,000 miles per person in economy plus taxes, booked well in advance to lock in the best deal.
192. Everything You Need to Know About Avios Points with Devon Gimbel
Q: Are there any upcoming changes travelers should be aware of when using Avios, especially around booking for family members?
Qatar's new household/account-based rules require meeting certain qualifications to book award flights for others, which can include having a Qatar account that's been open for 30 days, holding a co-branded card, or having flown a cash-paid flight and credited it to Qatar.
192. Everything You Need to Know About Avios Points with Devon Gimbel
Q: What are some beginner-friendly sweet spots to look for with Avios?
Key beginner spots include Qatar for aspirational long-haul, short-haul domestic flights via BA with distance-based pricing, and looking for unpredictable partnerships like JetBlue through Qatar; also, be mindful of availability and the calendar openness across airlines.
172. India, Nepal & Bhutan: Pam's Travel Tips
Q: Remind me, when you were going on this trip, getting your visa that was difficult to get?
Pam describes visa processing challenges for Bhutan and India, noting that some visas required longer lead times and even sending the passport away, but the organizers sometimes handled it for the group while other times individuals had to manage it themselves.
163. Booking Award Travel and Business Class Deals with Thrifty Traveler
Q: What are some current sweet spots in the points and miles space?
Iberia to Madrid and Brisbane as a target for upcoming trips are both solid options.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A family-focused travel podcast run by three moms who share practical, point-driven strategies to travel on a budget. Episodes center on using credit card points and miles to fund family trips, with real-world hacks for flights, hotel redemptions, and kid-friendly itineraries. Listeners can expect approachable explanations, personal travel stories, and actionable tips that make aspirational destinations more accessible without sacrificing practicality or comfort. A notable strength is the warm, relatable host dynamic and a consistent emphasis on family travel, budgeting, and incremental steps to maximize rewards. This show likely appeals to families and points enthusiasts seeking doable, nearly-free travel options and step-by-step guidance ... more

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